VEA vs. DFAX ETF Comparison

Comparison of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) to Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX)

VEA

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

VEA Description

The investment seeks to provide a tax-efficient investment return consisting of long-term capital appreciation. The fund purchases stocks included in the FTSE Developed ex North America Index, which includes approximately 1,385 common stocks of companies located in developed countries of Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Far East. It uses statistical methods to "sample" the index, aiming to closely track its investment performance while limiting investments in Index securities that have undesirable tax characteristics in an attempt to minimize taxable income distributions.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$49.28

Average Daily Volume

8,930,359

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

DFAX

Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF

DFAX Description

Dimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. and DFA Australia Limited. It invests in public equity markets of global ex-US region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (net dividends). Dimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF was formed on March 6, 2008 and is domiciled in United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$25.40

Average Daily Volume

493,595

Number of Holdings ^*

178

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	VEA	DFAX
30 Days	-3.33%	-3.20%
60 Days	-5.14%	-3.57%
90 Days	-5.61%	-3.85%
12 Months	11.43%	12.49%

62 Overlapping Holdings

Symbol	Grade	Weight in VEA	Weight in DFAX	Overlap
ABBV	F	0.38%	0.23%	0.23%
AEI	D	0.02%	0.03%	0.02%
AGCO	D	0.02%	0.03%	0.02%
AUDC	D	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
BCS	A	0.19%	0.09%	0.09%
BCS	A	0.19%	0.02%	0.02%
CHGX	A	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
CNI	F	0.26%	0.1%	0.1%
DEO	F	0.3%	0.05%	0.05%
DEO	F	0.3%	0.02%	0.02%
DOOO	F	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
E	F	0.15%	0.12%	0.12%
ELBM	D	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
FLNG	C	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FLUT	A	0.18%	0.09%	0.09%
FRO	D	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
GOGL	F	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
GOLD	C	0.15%	0.04%	0.04%
HMC	F	0.21%	0.05%	0.05%
HMC	F	0.21%	0.03%	0.03%
HSBH	B	0.73%	0.09%	0.09%
KB	B	0.09%	0.01%	0.01%
KB	B	0.09%	0.12%	0.09%
KEP	B	0.02%	0.0%	0.0%
LOGI	D	0.05%	0.08%	0.05%
LPL	D	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
LPL	D	0.01%	0.02%	0.01%
LSPD	C	0.01%	0.02%	0.01%
LYG	D	0.18%	0.0%	0.0%
LYG	D	0.18%	0.1%	0.1%
MBAVU	C	0.02%	0.01%	0.01%
MFG	A	0.23%	0.07%	0.07%
MNTX	B	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
MUFG	B	0.52%	0.23%	0.23%
MUFG	B	0.52%	0.04%	0.04%
NMR	B	0.06%	0.07%	0.06%
NMR	B	0.06%	0.02%	0.02%
NVS	F	0.96%	0.6%	0.6%
NVS	F	0.96%	0.01%	0.01%
OTEX	F	0.03%	0.03%	0.03%
PIXY	F	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
PRMW	C	0.02%	0.01%	0.01%
QGEN	D	0.04%	0.02%	0.02%
RBA	A	0.07%	0.04%	0.04%
RENB	F	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
SHG	C	0.08%	0.01%	0.01%
SHG	C	0.08%	0.05%	0.05%
SHOP	B	0.41%	0.02%	0.02%
SMFG	B	0.34%	0.0%	0.0%
SMFG	B	0.34%	0.11%	0.11%
SONY	B	0.46%	0.24%	0.24%
STLA	F	0.12%	0.15%	0.12%
TAC	A	0.01%	0.02%	0.01%
TD	D	0.42%	0.18%	0.18%
TM	F	0.88%	0.03%	0.03%
TM	F	0.88%	0.61%	0.61%
TRMD	F	0.0%	0.01%	0.0%
UL	D	0.65%	0.03%	0.03%
UL	D	0.65%	0.2%	0.2%
WCN	A	0.2%	0.04%	0.04%
WFG	C	0.03%	0.04%	0.03%
XRX	F	0.06%	0.02%	0.02%

VEA Overweight 12 Positions Relative to DFAX

Symbol	Grade	Weight
SW	A	0.11%
LIF	C	0.01%
GEN	B	0.0%
CALX	D	0.0%
CTS	C	0.0%
SLDB	F	0.0%
VGR	B	0.0%
GCBC	C	0.0%
VMAR	F	0.0%
IONR	D	0.0%
SSBI	D	0.0%
SPNS	F	0.0%

VEA Underweight 116 Positions Relative to DFAX

Symbol	Grade	Weight
TSM	B	-0.8%
BABA	D	-0.39%
ASML	F	-0.38%
BP	D	-0.26%
AZN	F	-0.21%
HSBC	A	-0.2%
BHP	F	-0.17%
IBN	C	-0.16%
BBVA	D	-0.12%
YUMC	C	-0.12%
RIO	D	-0.11%
GSK	F	-0.11%
HDB	C	-0.1%
VALE	F	-0.09%
TCOM	B	-0.09%
PDD	F	-0.09%
NVO	F	-0.08%
RELX	D	-0.08%
INFY	C	-0.06%
HMY	D	-0.06%
GFI	D	-0.06%
ERJ	A	-0.06%
UMC	F	-0.06%
STM	F	-0.06%
VIPS	F	-0.05%
RDY	F	-0.05%
NTES	D	-0.05%
PHG	C	-0.05%
ERJ	A	-0.05%
BIDU	F	-0.04%
BIDU	F	-0.04%
TCOM	B	-0.04%
TEVA	C	-0.04%
CCEP	C	-0.04%
BILI	D	-0.03%
PAC	B	-0.03%
IBN	C	-0.03%
VALE	F	-0.03%
TME	D	-0.03%
WPP	C	-0.03%
NGG	D	-0.03%
MT	B	-0.03%
XPEV	C	-0.03%
ZTO	F	-0.02%
ASR	D	-0.02%
NIO	F	-0.02%
HDB	C	-0.02%
BTI	B	-0.02%
SBSW	D	-0.02%
PKX	D	-0.02%
VIST	B	-0.02%
CAR	C	-0.02%
PSO	B	-0.02%
ING	F	-0.02%
HLN	C	-0.02%
GGB	C	-0.02%
SAN	D	-0.02%
TS	B	-0.02%
GDS	C	-0.02%
IHG	A	-0.02%
BCH	C	-0.01%
TLRY	F	-0.01%
SQM	D	-0.01%
SBS	B	-0.01%
BUD	F	-0.01%
TEF	C	-0.01%
EQNR	C	-0.01%
CSAN	F	-0.01%
SGRP	D	-0.01%
ASTL	B	-0.01%
CHT	C	-0.01%
ORLA	C	-0.01%
BBD	D	-0.01%
TTE	F	-0.01%
SKM	C	-0.01%
JKS	F	-0.01%
PDS	C	-0.01%
ASX	D	-0.01%
BAP	A	-0.01%
TCI	D	-0.01%
IQ	F	-0.01%
HTHT	D	-0.01%
WIT	B	-0.01%
BRFS	C	-0.01%
ASAI	F	-0.01%
GGB	C	-0.01%
NWG	A	-0.01%
WDS	D	-0.01%
LI	F	-0.01%
BCH	C	-0.0%
CLF	F	-0.0%
SAP	B	-0.0%
VNET	B	-0.0%
BLCO	B	-0.0%
FMX	F	-0.0%
WIT	B	-0.0%
SNN	D	-0.0%
JHX	D	-0.0%
ARGX	B	-0.0%
ASAI	F	-0.0%
UGP	F	-0.0%
SBSW	D	-0.0%
NICE	D	-0.0%
CCU	D	-0.0%
SNY	F	-0.0%
ECO	F	-0.0%
TLK	D	-0.0%
BGNE	D	-0.0%
BGNE	D	-0.0%
CSAN	F	-0.0%
CHT	C	-0.0%
MGIC	D	-0.0%
ABEV	F	-0.0%
KOF	F	-0.0%
SID	F	-0.0%
IMOS	F	-0.0%

VEA: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Software - Application Banks - Global Auto Manufacturers Banks - Regional - Asia Shipping & Ports Communication Equipment Consumer Electronics Drug Manufacturers - Major Other Industrial Metals & Mining Banks - Regional - Europe Banks - Regional - US Beverages - Soft Drinks Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries Biotechnology Business Services Capital Markets Computer Systems Diagnostics & Research Diversified Industrials Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic